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Tag Archives: Gran Canaria
Too Young to Die (4 of 4)
We were surrounded by the crowd. Children always curious about fear, asked if we had been scared. I answered that we had been scared and the old man said that it was good for a man to be scared…… sometimes. … Continue reading
Posted in 1970'S, Blogging, Fishing, Life, nature, Opinion, people
Tagged Advice, Gran Canaria, Human Interest, Life, Ocean, Relationships, San Nicolas, Sea, Spearfishing
31 Comments
Too Young to Die (3 of 4)
On the harbour wall a crane stood isolated, defiant as the dark foaming mass crashed over it. There was a headland to the north that made up that side of the bay and I could see the ocean rising and … Continue reading
Posted in 1970'S, Blogging, Fishing, Freedom, Life, Opinion
Tagged Diving, Gran Canaria, Ocean, San Nicolas, Spearfishing, Storms
59 Comments
Too Young to Die (2 of 3)
The Spanish called us ‘Pesca Submarina’ – underwater fishermen. The name carried respect and we were proud of the kudos. We were treated well and so considered ourselves honoured and tried to live honourably when in their company. But after … Continue reading
Posted in 1970'S, Blogging, Fishing, Freedom, Life, Opinion, Travel
Tagged Fear, Fishing, Gran Canaria, Life, San Nicolas, Spearfishing, Storms, Survival
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An Empty Bar, a Dog and a New Year
Mogan, Gran Canaria, 1976. We were poor, not dirt farmer poor you understand. I’m not Clarence Carter, the rains hadn’t washed the crops away, my mom wasn’t called Lucille and she wouldn’t have been able to afford the bus fare … Continue reading
Posted in 1970'S, Blogging, Fishing, Humour, Life, Lifestyle, Opinion, people, Travel
Tagged 1976, 2019, Clarence Carter, Gran Canaria, Humour, Life, Mogan, New Years Eve, Spain, Spearfishing, Tapas, Travel
32 Comments